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I just tried, and can Telnet to both ports. Port 3260 opens a black screen in Console (don't know how to get out of it), and port 3261 opens StarWind Alcohol Edition iSCSI Target v12.1 screen in Console. So both ports work OK.anton (staff) wrote:telnet to IP:3260 (iSCSI) and IP:3261 (control). If failed check your firewall and/or routing settings.
Zamar25 wrote:I just tried, and can Telnet to both ports. Port 3260 opens a black screen in Console (don't know how to get out of it), and port 3261 opens StarWind Alcohol Edition iSCSI Target v12.1 screen in Console. So both ports work OK.anton (staff) wrote:telnet to IP:3260 (iSCSI) and IP:3261 (control). If failed check your firewall and/or routing settings.
Zamar25 wrote:At the same time we wanted to try using a Cluster File System to exchange data btw the host and guest and keep synchronized all drives connected to the same target image. So I followed your site Guide to install a metaSAN Manager & Arbitrator 4.5 trial for SAN network. There is a problem with this as well. When I start metaSAN on the host, it mounts and makes accessible all drives as Private on my PC, except one bigger 2Gb drive with 3 partitions. This drive is also mounted but not accessible from the PC or anywhere, and not listed in metaSAN Console Applet. I checked drive status using metaSAN Command Prompt Utility, and none is restricted, and that one isn't listed. Also, all mounted volumes lost their Labels and listed in Win Explorer as Local Drive #: . I tried to change any options in metaSAN Control Panel - nothing helps. All volumes are formatted as Regular NTFS Primary (not GPT), and the one not recognized doesn't have OS installed. The metaSAN log just reads "Drive disconnected" - no reasons given. If I switch to Maintenance Mode in metaSAN, and turn Off its service, the drive becomes accessible, but none show correct labels, until metaSAN is uninstalled.
Since metaSAN guys don't answer any questions on their forum, and your company has solid experience in using metaSAN with StarWind and good command with prospective customers, can you suggest, how to fix this? Or suggest a qualified metaSAN forum to answer such questions?
Zamar25 wrote:Thanks Anton!
As I said, just trying to use various approaches in data service setup at the beginner level. Where can we get a normal StarWind Target to try instead of that one? Any trial link - we didn't setup own internet server yet with company mail?
Would you recommend any links to get a better idea on selecting appropriate network type for our task? We are a small product design company with several design workstations that are to be connected to a common server where all design data will be stored and accessed from so that the team can work with it in parallel in CAD packages without saving it locally on each workstation. We would also need to exchange design data via secure internet with our partners.
Zamar25 wrote:Thanks Anton! Will try to study your suggestion in slow motion... What particular file servers would you recommend for Virtualized and Movable? What's the benefit to have such file server structure? Reserve the right to ask more questions of course.
Why your installer served the PC with 2 servers at once: regular and AE? It seems I fixed it for now.
Now when this part seems to be resolved, would you be so kind to comment on this issue http://www.starwindsoftware.com/forums/ ... tml#p12449, what I can do to fix it? Just want to try metaSAN working with StarWind in Win7 64bit, since without it drives mounted on different PCs aren't synchronized. I reinstalled it again, and it just don't see the 2Gb local drive, while also making all its volumes unaccessible locally on the same PC where metaSAN is installed (even in maintenance mode with metaSAN service turned Off).anton (staff) wrote:1) Start with fixing your configuration (see in the forum about Alcohol edition co-existing on the same host. It's a complete STOPPER).
Zamar25 wrote:Now when this part seems to be resolved, would you be so kind to comment on this issue http://www.starwindsoftware.com/forums/ ... tml#p12449, what I can do to fix it? Just want to try metaSAN working with StarWind in Win7 64bit, since without it drives mounted on different PCs aren't synchronized. I reinstalled it again, and it just don't see the 2Gb local drive, while also making all its volumes unaccessible locally on the same PC where metaSAN is installed (even in maintenance mode with metaSAN service turned Off).anton (staff) wrote:1) Start with fixing your configuration (see in the forum about Alcohol edition co-existing on the same host. It's a complete STOPPER).
Zamar25 wrote:Its hard to even register on their forums. No movement there. It's even harder to find a forum, where metaSAN is discussed in depth. They posted a long list of known bugs in 4.5 Release Notes http://www.tiger-technology.com/downloa ... _Notes.pdf, but this issue is not on the list.
I don't think, its a trial license limitation, since metaSAN during installation offers a list of volumes to attach to SAN, and none of volumes on this Samsung 2Gb HD are offered. Only after the program is installed and PC rebooted, it asks about a license / activation. Its a "green" 5400rpm drive model, can it be a problem?
What happens when several clients are connected to the target without a moderator? I noticed, only one client actually updates target disk. So, where other clients write files to, when they are copied to the Target? Where to find these files locally once the client is disconnected from the target? I think you should clarify it in your FAQ, since its a typical question that can be rephrased: "Is it possible to use StarWind with several clients without a Moderator - what exactly will happen"?